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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.70, 549,787.95 and 310,538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.70, 549,787.95 and 310,538.10 is: 465,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.70 : 549,787.95 = 310,538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.70/549,787.95 = 310,538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.70x = 549,787.95 × 310,538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.70x = 170,730,105,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,730,105,395.90/366,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,251.93

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